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The Devine School

Allentown, PA · Lehigh County
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740 N Brookside Rd, Allentown, PA 18106
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Capacity
114 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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📞 (484) 223-1781
740 N Brookside Rd
Allentown, PA 18106
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Active License
License Number
CER-00249160
License Issued
Mar 6, 2026
Active Through
Mar 6, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14

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We had a very bad experience at the brookside facility. As parents you trust a facility with the most important job they can have, caring for and supporting your child. After looking into some of the practices, we withdrew our child immediately.

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Welcome to The Devine School. We pride ourselves in providing a positive, warm and loving environment for everyone who enters our facility. Our number one priority is our children and each choice or decision that is made is based on creating the best environment we can for our children.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-23 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.162(d) - Not forced to eat Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.162(d)

Description: Not forced to eat

Noncompliance Area: While conducting a complaint investigation at facility on 6/25/26, certification reps observed recorded video coverage from 3/18/26 of facility staff # 1 walking over to child # 1 who was sitting at the table for lunch. Facility staff person # 1 then pushed child # 1's forehead back and forced child # 1 to take a bite of their food they had brought for lunch. Child # 1 bit the food then got up and walked to the garbage can and threw their lunch away. Facility staff # 1 has been terminated after the facility conducted their own internal investigation regarding the incident.

Correction Required: A child may not be forced to eat food.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member involved was removed from the classroom during the investigation and has since been terminated. The center director failed to report in a timely manner and was terminated. They are no longer employed by the center. The incident was reviewed with center leadership and reported in accordance with company policy and licensing requirements. The Center Director and District manager reviewed classroom supervision expectations, appropriate feeding practices, and positive guidance techniques with all staff. Developmentally appropriate mealtime practices, including recognizing and respecting children's hunger cues and never forcing a child to eat.
2025-12-04 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 2 did not have a health assessment on file in over 24 moths from 9/26/23 to 11/17/25.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Completed and signed health assessment done on 11/17/2025 for staff member #2.
2025-12-04 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 3 did not complete fire safety training within 12 months of the last training on file. Fire safety trainng completed 5/21/24 and then on 7/11/25.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire safety was completed on 7/11/2025 by staff member #3.
2025-12-04 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Facility staff #1 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months from 6/11/19 to 1/3/25. Facility staff # 4 had a volunteer child abuse clearance on file at time of hire. Facility staff # 5 did not have a child abuse clearance on file in over 60 months from 11/3/19 to 11/23/24.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mandated Reporter training was completed on 1/3/2025 by staff member #1. Child Abuse Clearance was completed for Employment for staff member #4 on 12/22/2024. Child abuse clearance for staff member #5 was completed on 11/23/2024.
2025-03-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: Child # 1 has an epinephrine pen at the facility that does not have the original label attached or at the facility.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Family of child # 1 brought in the original label for the epinephrine pen.
2025-01-03 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: Cots are not labeled in the Preschool or Pre-K classrooms.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Cots will be labeled in classrooms with numbers. Each child is assigned a cot by number. A list is posted next to the cots showing what cot belongs to what child.
2025-01-03 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Child # 2 only has 1 child service report on file since time of enrollment. Child service report is from 11/18/24. Child # 3 did not have a child service report completed in over six months from 10/10/23 to 11/22/24.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moving forward all paperwork will be kept in children's files and updated within the 6 months.
2025-01-03 Renewal 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact in the emergency binder for child # 1 has not been updated in more than 6 months since 5/4/22.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child has since withdrawn due to financial issues. Moving forward, parents will be asked to sign and date the emergency contact as well as the sign off sheet stating all information is accurate. The signed and dated emergency contact form will be copied and placed in classroom binder.
2025-01-03 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Child # 2 has not had their emergency contact form and fee agreement updated in over 6 months. Emergency contact form updated 8/3/23 to 12/4/24 and fee agreement updated 8/3/23 to 7/31/24.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moving forward all paperwork will be kept in children's files and updated within the 6 months.
2025-01-03 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 3 has not had fire safety training in over 12 months from 9/6/23 to 11/14/24.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire safety was taken by staff person #3 upon realizing it never saved online in August. This was corrected as soon as it was noticed.
2025-01-03 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 1 has mandated reporter training that is over 60 months old. Mandated reporter training was completed 6/11/19. Facility staff # 2 hired and working at facility since 10/27/24 does not have a NSOR on file and was not suspended until over 45 days from date of hire. Facility staff # 2 was suspended 11/25/24.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). . Facility Person # 2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 was contacted that day and the mandated reporter training was completed on 1/3/2025. Staff person #2 was contacted and required to provide NSOR upon return from suspension. NSOR received on 1/6/2025 and it was dated for 12/04/2024.
2025-01-03 Renewal 3270.62(c) - Space safe for large muscle activity Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.62(c)

Description: Space safe for large muscle activity

Noncompliance Area: Older toddler outdoor play space is not organized and cluttered making it unsafe for large muscle activity.

Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The classroom was provided outdoor storage tubs to clean up loose toys and the playground was organized.
2024-07-11 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Facility self-reported that 2 facility staff miscounted and left a child outside hiding on the facility toddler playground. Another staff member supervising another group of children, saw what happened and brought the child inside to the child's classroom.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
2nd supervision violation reported by facility. Operator previously cited for violations. Please refer to SIN-00247071 and EVE - 00086099 as operator still had time to correct.
2024-07-02 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 7/2/24, facility staff # 1 admitted to certification rep that child # 1 was left alone and unsupervised on 6/24/24 on the outdoor playground by facility staff # 1.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation of a new facility policy and procedure that is approved by DHS proving how the facility staff will be counting children and ensuring it is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. This should be a new policy developed and approved 7/11/24 or later.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility director will submit new policy to certification rep for approval and once approved all facility staff will review and sign off on new policy implemented regarding the supervision of children. Staff person #1 was given a formal write up and is under a 60-day probation period. CD does daily checks to assure staff person #1 knows her numbers and group. CD communicates to HR weekly. Staff person #1 now wears face/name tags of her group.
2024-07-02 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 7/2/24, facility staff # 1 admitted to certification rep that child # 1 was left alone and unsupervised on 6/24/24 on the outdoor playground by facility staff # 1.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Facility staff persons shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group. All staff person shall be physically present with the children and all children must be supervised at all times both on facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children will be supervised at all times. Staff are required to count all children before entering the building and throughout the day. Staff #1 has name/face nametags for her group.
2024-07-02 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 7/2/24, facility staff # 1 admitted to certification rep that child # 1 was left alone and unsupervised on 6/24/24 on the outdoor playground by facility staff # 1.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff including the facility director to receive a minimum of two hours of PQAS approved training regarding supervision of children. The training will be in person when no children are present at the time of the training. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will take a DHS approved 2-hour PQAS training regarding the supervision of children. Training will be in person when no children are in care for all facility staff. Staff person #1 was given a formal write up and is under a 60-day probation period. CD does daily checks to assure staff person #1 knows her numbers and group. CD communicates to HR weekly. Staff person #1 now wears face/name tags of her group.
2024-07-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Child # 1 does not have a child service report on file that is current in the last 6 months. CSR last on file is dated 11/29/22.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Teacher did a CSR for the child, provided a copy to Dad and Dad signed off on our copy. The copy with signature has been placed in the file. This has been updated on our child file audit document to make sure we keep everything up do date.
2024-07-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Child # 1 has not had their fee agreement or emergency contact forms reviewed and updated with a parent signature in over 6 months since 4/28/21 for the emergency contact form and 8/29/22 for the fee agreement.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents filled out and signed an updated fee agreement and reviewed their file. They signed off on our new sign off sheets to confirm their emergency contact form and fee agreement are up to date.
2024-07-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a) - Every 60 days/Devices must be compliant Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a)

Description: Every 60 days/Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: Facility did not test the facility alarm system in over 30 days from 4/9/24 to 5/15/24.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire alarm was tested 7/3/2024.
2024-07-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Facility did not conduct fire drills in over 60 days from 4/9/24 to 6/11/24.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drill was conducted on 7/3/2024.
2024-01-19 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.70(a) - 65º F minimum Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.70(a)

Description: 65º F minimum

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff and the Director admitted that the school-age, infant, young toddler and older toddler classrooms have dropped below 65° F on a daily occurrence. They admitted that the heat has been broken in this part of the building for at least a week.

Correction Required: The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All children sent home on 1/23/24 when temperature dropped to 65 ° F. Children/ classroom closed on 1/24. HVAC came and fixed the heat on 1/24 and system monitored. Children returned 1/25.
2024-01-19 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.92(a) - No portable space heaters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.92(a)

Description: No portable space heaters

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, portable space heaters were observed in the infant, young toddler and older toddler rooms. The Director admitted that the space heaters have been used in those classrooms because the heat has been broken in the rooms and the temperature would drop below 65 degrees. Staff had also admitted to using the space heaters earlier in the mornings and periodically throughout the day to heat up their classrooms.

Correction Required: Portable space heaters are not permitted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Space heaters were removed from the center.
2023-12-12 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, child #1 through child #10 did not have a date of admission on their agreement.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All agreements have been updated with a date of admission.
2023-12-12 Renewal 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) - Written consent/Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7)

Description: Written consent/Medication log

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no parental signed consent or medication log for the EPI Pen at the facility for child #1.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Contacted parent for medication logs signed. Once received will have in his file and in the med box with EPI PEN.
2023-12-12 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the initial health assessment on file for staff person #18 was dated 11/20/24, therefore this is not a valid health assessment.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #18 will go get a new health form filled out with correct date by her doctor.
2023-12-12 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #1's health assessment stated "yes" to if the staff person had communicable diseases but there was no additional required follow up.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #1 went to the doctor to get the correction on the health assessment. This was previously an error on the doctor's part.
2023-12-12 Renewal 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, a subsequent health assessment for staff person #8 dated 1/20/23 was observed. The initial health assessment was not in the file for staff person #8.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All files/paperwork will be kept in the files and not removed for any reason. Will see is staff can contact Dr for proof (will depend on what is on file).
2023-12-12 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the Director could not locate documentation of the annual emergency drill.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Put annual drill log with fire drill log. Have it on the wall in office in a protective sheet. An emergency drill was conducted.
2023-12-12 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #21 and staff person #22 took fire safety training on 5/11/23 and 9/27/23, respectively. The previous dates of the fire safety training is 3/8/22 and 4/24/22, respectively. This reflects more than a 12 month time of updating fire safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire safety training was already completed prior to inspection.
2023-12-12 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #19 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #19 must receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer no later than 12/28/23. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff person #19 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #19, staff person #19 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person#19 already completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR course with PQAS trainer.
2023-12-12 Renewal 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)

Description: Each staff person meets quals

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #20 did not have a high school diploma on file and could not qualify as an assistant group supervisor.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #20 will look for diploma. If not, she will contact her high school for official transcripts.
2023-12-12 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the stall walls located between Pre-K and Kindergarten Prep bathroom contained rust along the bottom edge of the wall. This poses a hazard to children.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Already contacted maintenance. They will sand and place plastic vinyl covering to avoid additional rust.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, in the Kindergarten Prep classroom, 15 children were present. Staff #6 and staff #7 were not each assigned to specific children in the classroom. When asked by the certification representative the names of the children they were responsible for, they both stated, "I don't know."

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Visual indicators will be placed in the classrooms so that staff know which children they are specifically responsible for.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, one the emergency contact form for child #6, the health insurance policy number was missing.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Contacted parents - fixed immediately. Added health insurance coverage and policy number for the emergency contact form.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, on the emergency contact form for child #6 and child #9, the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released was missing.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Contacted parents - fixed immediately. The address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released was added to the emergency contact form.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the albuterol medication on file for child #11 stated to discard after 9/8/22.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Sent home immediately.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, staff person #1, staff #3 and staff #5 did not have 12 clock hours of childcare training on file from the previous training year.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Interpretation of annual is calendar year. Regulation does not specify a definition. Memo from 3/21/22 has in small print. Suggestion is to add to DHS regulations on website. Create tab in system to alert 3 months prior to expiring trainings.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, staff #1 completed an older edition of the health and safety training, "Health & Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification," on 11/21/18, but this training was no longer acceptable after 6/30/2018.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -9). Staff person #1 will have until 1/4/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 completed the Health and Safety training 36 hours of inspection.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, staff person #4 did not have submission documentation for the FBI clearance on file at the time of hire (see LIS sheet for date of hire).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
FBI clearance was obtained for staff #4. No staff to start prior to all clearances coming back.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal, in all classrooms except the infant room, the container used for handwashing did not contain a label or specify the contents.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrected at time of inspection by writing soap on the container. Create labels stating soap for all dispensers.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, on the toddler playground, the floor of the play structure was cracked. In the Pre-K/Kindergarten Prep classrooms, the bathroom stalls were rusted along the bottom posing a hazard to children.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Removed play equipment & maintenance came and sanded and painted bathroom stalls.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, in the Preschool room by the dramatic play kitchen, there was peeling paint on the wall.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Painted room after children left.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.81 - Glass Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.81

Description: Glass

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the glass on the toddler room door did not contain a visual strip or other visual identification.

Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Interpretation of "identification" is the metal around the door. Supervisor communication requested to District Manager. Stickers placed on glass doors in a child care space.
2021-12-15 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the outdoor blue and yellow water table was broken and had sharp plastic pieces exposed.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Temporarily tarped and covered broken pieces. Will be removing table completely.
2021-12-15 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, on the emergency contact form for child #1 and 3, the physician's name, address and phone number was missing.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents updated forms, initial and dated and included he physician's name, address and phone number on the emergency contact form.
2021-12-15 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, on the emergency contact form for child #1 and 3, the health insurance coverage and/or policy number was missing.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Have parents update Emergency contact form. Contacted parents to update with new policy information.
2021-12-15 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #5 and 9 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both files have been updated to include the the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2021-12-15 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted anywhere in the facility.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A plan was created, sent for approval. Posted in all rooms and copy with all emergency contacts in classroom bags.
2021-12-15 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, on the immunization record for child #6 and 10, there was no influenza immunization and no exemption from the influenza vaccine from the parent on file.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both parents contacted for documentation. One has an appt 12/23. Will provide 12/27/21 showing either influenza or exemption from the influenza vaccine.
2021-12-15 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff #15 did not have a completed tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member left and was put on leave to obtain results.
2021-12-15 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the health assessment on file for staff # 11 stated "yes" to the person having communicable diseases, but there was no explanation to that statement.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member took form to doctor for correction. Dr. marked it by mistake. Corrected the form and signed/dated.
2021-12-15 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no verification that the operator notifies local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Sent letter to local police department about the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
2021-12-15 Renewal 3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) - Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(b)/3270.171(c)

Description: Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no verification of written notification of safe routes and pick up and drop off points posted anywhere in the facility.

Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Updated families by posting drop off/pick up procedures and map in front vestibule.
2021-12-15 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff #15 had only one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Letter was filed in other staff file. Switched to main file.
2021-12-15 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no verification of the operator providing the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emailed all families current DHS regulations and website.
2021-12-15 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no verification that the provider was conducting emergency drills annually.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Lock down drill will be done today.
2021-12-15 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff #16 did not have annual emergency plan training on file. The last training on file was dated 7-15-2020.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Sent update training and form to staff #16. Currently out of the country. Will sign and date upon return 12/27/21.
2021-12-15 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff #2 and 16 did not have annual fire safety training on file.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire safety scheduled 12/22/21. Will send certificates when I receive them.
2021-12-15 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff #6 does not have completed Mandated Child Abuse Reporting training on file. Staff # 8 did not have a completed FBI clearance through Identogo on file. Staff #8, who resides in New jersey, also did not have a completed NJ criminal history clearance on file. Staff # 13 had a completed Mandated Abuse reporting training on file that was not from a DHS approved training organization . Staff #15 (date of hire 6-19-21) had a PA State Police clearance that stated "Under Review" and therefore is not a completed clearance. Staff #15 also did not obtain a Child Abuse clearance until 10-13-21, approximately 4 months after being employed and working with children. Staff #15 did not have a complete Rap Sheet to accompany the FBI clearance on file. Staff #16 did not obtain an updated PA State Police clearance until 10-28-20, the one prior to this was dated 6-30-15 and expired on 6-30-20. An updated Child Abuse clearance was not obtained until 10-11-21 with the previous one on file being dated 2-9-16 and expiring 2-9-21. An updated FBI clearance was not obtained until 10-11-21 with the previous one on file being dated 2-11-16 and expiring 2-11-21. Staff #16 showed a significant period of time where the PA State Police, Child Abuse and FBI clearance were not current.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. The CPSL was revised to include a requirement that all clearances (and/or mandated reporter training) be updated and on file at least every 60 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #8 on FMLA will complete before returning 2/2022. Staff #13- last day was 12/16/21 - no longer employee Staff # 15 on suspension until all is updated. Staff #16 was corrected and put on suspension Staff #6 is completing
2021-12-15 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff #6 does not have completed Mandated Child Abuse Reporting training on file. Staff # 8 did not have a completed FBI clearance through Identogo on file. Staff #8, who resides in New jersey, also did not have a completed NJ criminal history clearance on file. Staff # 13 had a completed Mandated Abuse reporting training on file that was not from a DHS approved training organization . Staff #15 (date of hire 6-19-21) had a PA State Police clearance that stated "Under Review" and therefore is not a completed clearance. Staff #15 also did not obtain a Child Abuse clearance until 10-13-21, approximately 4 months after being employed and working with children. Staff #15 did not have a complete Rap Sheet to accompany the FBI clearance on file. Staff #16 did not obtain an updated PA State Police clearance until 10-28-20, the one prior to this was dated 6-30-15 and expired on 6-30-20. An updated Child Abuse clearance was not obtained until 10-11-21 with the previous one on file being dated 2-9-16 and expiring 2-9-21. An updated FBI clearance was not obtained until 10-11-21 with the previous one on file being dated 2-11-16 and expiring 2-11-21. Staff #16 showed a significant period of time where the PA State Police, Child Abuse and FBI clearance were not current.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. The CPSL was revised to include a requirement that all clearances (and/or mandated reporter training) be updated and on file at least every 60 months. FACILITY PERSON #8 AND 15 CAN NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION UNTIL ALL CLEARANCES ARE OBTAINED AND SENT TO DHS FOR REVIEW.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #8 and 15 will not work in a child care position until all clearances are obtained.
2021-12-15 Renewal 3270.35(b)/3270.35(b)(1) - Group sup qualifications/Bachelor's Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.35(b)/3270.35(b)(1)

Description: Group sup qualifications/Bachelor's

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff #4 had a Bachelor of Art degree on file and was classified as a Group Supervisor. The Bachelor of Art degree did not state what the degree major is in and therefore, it is not able to be determined this person is a Group Supervisor without transcripts stating the degree.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4). A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Changed immediately to Assistant Group Supervisor and requested transcripts.
2021-12-15 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff #15 who was listed as an Assistant Group Supervisor did not have a high school diploma with 2 years (2,500 hours) of child care experience on file.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Changed immediately to aide. Requested verification of hours and diploma.
2021-12-15 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was a bottle dish soap under the sink which was unlocked in the Toddler room.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moved immediately. Did a check of all unlocked cabinets to make sure they were items allowed in reach of children. Created list for teachers of appropriate items.
2021-12-15 Renewal 3270.81 - Glass Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.81

Description: Glass

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no visual strip of identification on the glass doors and windows which was in eye-level with children throughout the entire facility.

Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Bought visual reflective strips and placed on all eye level glass.
2019-12-16 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #6 has a health assessment that does not include the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #6 has the completed health assessment form from the doctor's office. In the future director will ensure the staff health assessments have physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
2019-12-16 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 do not have verification of child care experience.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff experience hours were verified by contacting references. In the future experience will be verified at time of employment.
2019-12-16 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #2 has a volunteer state police clearance on file, date of hire 9/27/19. Facility person #3 does not have proof of request for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR), date of hire 10/16/19. Facility person #5 does not have proof of request for the NSOR clearance, date of hire 10/16/19. Facility person #8 does not have the required FBI clearance on file, date of hire 9/18/19. Facility person #7 does not have proof of request for the NSOR clearance, date of hire 10/14/19.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2, 3, 5, 7 & 8 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #2 got a new state police clearance, facility person #3, #5, and #7 resent request for NSOR clearance. Facility person #8 completed the fingerprint FBI clearance. Staff were suspended until they receive all required clearances. In the future staff will have all required clearances and requests on file at time of hire.
2018-12-03 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #2 & 3 have a health assessment that does not include the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person had a health assessment completed with the incorrect form filled out. Facility person will have a physical completed and the correct form filled out by the doctor. In the future new staff will have the correct form completed by the doctor to not the person's suitability to provide child care.
2018-12-03 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 does not have verification of education on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person will bring in a copy of her diploma. In the future all new hires will have proof of education on file.

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